Friday, 03 May 2019
Forestry and Land Scotland and Healthy n Happy are inviting adults and children along to Cuningar Loop on Sunday (12 May) to celebrate National Children’s Day. Taking place from 1pm to 4pm, parents and carers can encourage their children to enjoy a day of fun in the woodlands at this free, celebratory event. There will be many activities for the whole family to enjoy, including stor...
Friday, 03 May 2019
Picture copyright and by coiurtesy of Philip Price Anyone looking for something different this weekend (Friday 3 May) should come along to Barnluasgan and visit the nearby beaver lodge! With the Barnluasgan car park and trails re-opening after extensive upgrade work carried out by Forestry and Land Scotland staff (FLS), there has never been a better time to find evidence or catch a glimpse of ...
Tuesday, 23 April 2019
Forestry and Land Scotland is working with geo technical experts to get Puck’s Glen fully open once again. The popular woodland site, which boasts scenic trails, has been hit by landslips and fallen trees in recent months which are proving very difficult to make safe. Whilst experts work to remove a dangerous overhanging tree root plate, the lower section of the gorge will remain closed ...
Tuesday, 23 April 2019
Six new non-executive advisers have been appointed to strengthen the work of the new agencies, Scottish Forestry and Forestry and Land Scotland, which were established on 1st April this year. The advisers have been chosen for their specific experience and expertise in a range of corporate skills to add to the agencies’ current breadth and depth of forestry and land management expertise. Welcom...
Friday, 12 April 2019
Forest and Land Scotland (FLS) is reminding local people from Inverness to Aberdeen that several forests across the north east will be closed Between Thursday 18 and Saturday 20 April. The closure is in effect to facilitate the high speed, Speyside Stages Rally on Saturday. Whiteash forest will be closed on Thursday 18th for a VIP/Media Day but will be opened for public access again...
Friday, 12 April 2019
A long-term project to breathe new life into former coalmining sites in the central belt of Scotland will see up to five million trees being planted, opening up new green places and revitalising communities. The transformation of the sites will be led by new Scottish Government agency Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS), working in partnership with the Scottish Mines Restoration Trust (SMRT), Hargre...
Monday, 01 April 2019
Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) is encouraging families to get outdoors this Easter and use their local woodland as a space to keep kids active and entertained during the school holidays. As children across Glasgow break off school for their Easter break, it is the perfect time to take advantage of the longer days and warmer weather outdoors. Research has shown that play and learning in w...